Everett L. Shock: 2019 Geochemistry Medalist

In Orlando, the GEOC Division awarded the 2019 Geochemistry Medal to Dr. Everett Shock, Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration, and the School of Molecular Sciences, at Arizona State University. His insights into geochemical thermodynamics and his influence as a teacher and leader have transformed our understanding of chemistry in waters at high temperatures and pressures, challenged and changed our views on the origin of life, and pioneered new understanding of how microbes survive extreme environments, with implications for topics ranging from the origin of life to the exploration for life on icy worlds. Congratulations!